Festival Centro Americano de Contrabajo – a look back

Festival Centro Americano de Contrabajo – a look back

3rd Central American Bass Festival in Guatemala and Masterclasses with Concert in Tegucigalpa/Honduras – A trip into a mysterious world – by Claus Freudenstein It is August 8th 2017, when I start my trip to Guatemala and Honduras. I´m invited to perform...
A Look Back at the 2017 Bradetich Competition

A Look Back at the 2017 Bradetich Competition

What an amazing week it has been here at the 2017 International Bradetich Competition!  I spent the whole week soaking up the music from these talented contestants, and I left the event feeling inspired and energized. Here are the final results for the competition:...
Double Bass News for 9/7/17

Double Bass News for 9/7/17

As concert seasons begin and school resumes, there are a staggering number of new releases and projects happening in the bass world. Bradetich Foundation Announces Winner for 2nd International Competition It has been a pleasure spending time in Texas and covering the...
Review: Michal Bylina’s transcription of 6 Suites for Double Bass

Review: Michal Bylina’s transcription of 6 Suites for Double Bass

Michal Bylina’s transcription, 6 Suites for Double Bass, beautifully choreographs J.S. Bach’s harpsichord music for double bass. Aware of the popularity of the famous cello suites, Bylina extends the baroque solo repertoire for the double bass by giving it a unique...
A Look Back at the 2017 Bradetich Competition

About the 2017 Bradetich Competition Finalists

There are four finalists for the 2017 Bradetich Competition.  Here’s a bit about each of them: Szymon Marciniak Szymon Marciniak’s desire is to share musical experiences with the audience at highest level through giving every piece of music an authenticity and...